Marble House is a Beaux-Arts house in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for 27 Dresses (2008), Amistad (1997) and The Great Gatsby (1974) among other productions. Built in 1892, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Location: 596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport, Rhode Island
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0111, SRC-0112 - Designed by Richard Morris Hunt
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0111, SRC-0112 - Built in 1892
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0111, SRC-0113 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0113, SRC-0114, SRC-2942, SRC-4485 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 1971); National Historic Landmark (designated 2006)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0111, SRC-0115, SRC-0112 - Appeared in 27 Dresses (movie, 2008) — as filming location
confidence 70/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0116, SRC-0117, SRC-2943, SRC-0370, SRC-4289 - Owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0111, SRC-0112, SRC-2944 - Appeared in Amistad (movie, 1997)
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-4289, SRC-7250, SRC-7251, SRC-9665 - Appeared in The Great Gatsby (movie, 1974)
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-4287, SRC-0114, SRC-0369, SRC-7252 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0297, SRC-0370, SRC-4287
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0111 — National Park Service – National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Marble House) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0112 — The Preservation Society of Newport County – Marble House History (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0113 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation – Marble House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0114 — Marble House – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0115 — Historic-Structures.com – Marble House, William Vanderbilt House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0116 — Rhode Tour – Marble House and 27 Dresses (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0117 — Newport Discovery Guide – Movies Filmed in Newport RI (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0297 — Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0369 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2942 — American Essence – Alva Vanderbilt's Marble House Became the Blueprint for Gilded Age Grandeur (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2943 — Newport This Week – Cinematic Newport (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2944 — National Trust for Historic Preservation – Marble House (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4287 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4289 — whatsupnewp.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4485 — Historicalhomesofamerica (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4656 — The Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, preservation_organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7250 — IMDb — Amistad (1997) Filming & production / Filming locations (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7251 — Working Joe Travel — Newport Mansion: Marble House (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7252 — IMDb — The Great Gatsby (1974) Filming & production (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9665 — Quahog.org — Rhode Island film history (Amistad) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily (seasonal: roughly late spring-fall, plus select dates), typically 9am-4pm with last admission ~3pm. Check operating schedule.
Admission: Adult $32, youth (6-12) $14, under 6 free. Tickets valid any time mansion is open (not timed). Combo tickets available.
Frequently asked questions
How is Marble House connected to 27 Dresses?
Marble House, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to 27 Dresses. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Amistad, The Gilded Age, The Great Gatsby.
How is Marble House connected to Amistad?
Marble House, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to Amistad. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, The Gilded Age, The Great Gatsby.
How is Marble House connected to The Gilded Age?
Marble House, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to The Gilded Age. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, Amistad, The Great Gatsby.
How is Marble House connected to The Great Gatsby?
Marble House, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to The Great Gatsby. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, Amistad, The Gilded Age.
Can you visit Marble House?
Yes — Marble House is open to the public. Hours: Open daily (seasonal: roughly late spring-fall, plus select dates), typically 9am-4pm with last admission ~3pm. Check operating schedule.. Admission: Adult $32, youth (6-12) $14, under 6 free. Tickets valid any time mansion is open (not timed). Combo tickets available..
Who designed Marble House?
Marble House was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
Where is Marble House located?
Marble House is located in Newport, Rhode Island.